CVE-2022-27958: Insecure permissions configured in the userid parameter at /user/getuserprofile of FEBS-Security v1.0 allows a

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2022-27958 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting febs-security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Insecure permissions configured in the userid parameter at /user/getuserprofile of FEBS-Security v1.0 allows attackers to access and arbitrarily modify users' personal information.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-276
Published	2022-04-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: febs-security project

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2022-04-10 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 04:37 UTCUpdated Record last modified

febs-security project febs-security DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy febs-security || rpm -q febs-security || febs-security --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison febs-security sudo apt install febs-security=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo apt-mark hold febs-security

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list febs-security sudo dnf downgrade febs-security-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add febs-security

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2022-27958?

febs-security: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2022-27958 being exploited?

CVE-2022-27958 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2022-27958 affect?

CVE-2022-27958 affects febs-security. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Insecure permissions configured in the userid parameter at /user/getuserprofile of FEBS-Security v1.0 allows attackers to access and arbitrarily modify users' personal information.

How urgent is CVE-2022-27958?

Priority 36/100. Public exploit reference

References

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